The Department of Public Health Dentistry organized Oral health screening and Treatment program at Karoli Village

The Department of Public Health Dentistry of Faculty of Dental Sciences, SGT University
organized Oral health screening and Treatment program on 11 th April, 2023 at Karoli Village
Nuh in collaboration with Publicity team of SGT University.
The Dental team was headed by Dr Meenakshi Chopra (Associate Professor) along 2
Postgraduates Dr. Ayesha (Prosthodontics), Dr. Khushagar (Endodontics) and 6 Interns
Mumtaz, Diksha, Livanshi, Lokesh, Asha and Garima) and 1 attendant Mr Darshan. A
screening of 169 patients was done, which included 98 males and 71 females, of which 06
patients were treated in the mobile dental van at the camp location.
Postgraduate students and interns gave excellent oral health presentations to residents of that
community, explaining the importance of good oral hygiene, the effects of tobacco use on
health, and the role of a balanced diet with the help of models and charts. Patients received an
oral hygiene kit with toothpaste, a toothbrush, and mouthwash.
The interns appreciated the opportunity provided to them and expressed their willingness to
participate in future activities conducted by the department. The purpose of the dental camp
was to create awareness in the community towards the importance of oral health.